William Levy, Paula Echevarría Action Drama 'Camino A Arcadia' Drops On ViX
That's the premise of ViX's new original series Camino a Arcadia, starring Cuban-American telenovela heartthrob William Levy (Vuelve A Mi, Montecristo), renowned Spanish actress Paula Echevarría (from the original Velvet global hit series, Gran Reserva), and Mexico's Michelle Renaud (Mamá Reinventada, La herencia).
Filmed entirely in the Spanish island of Tenerife, the action drama follows Pablo (Levy), a youth wrestling coach who has rebuilt a quiet life in Arcadia with his son, Bruno. When Valeria (Renaud) — Bruno's mother — re-enters their lives, his dark past in Mexico catches up with him, and he is forced to confront old demons, protect his carefully constructed sanctuary, and defend his budding romance with Irene (Echevarría).
Camino a Arcadia emerged from a deal TelevisaUnivision announced during its 2024–2025 upfronts with Secuoya Studios and William Levy Entertainment to develop two new projects with the star. The collaboration underscores the company's push to scale premium originals that can drive audiences to the paid tier of its ViX streaming service.
Produced by Secuoya Studios and William Levy Entertainment and helmed by director Jorge Saavedra, Camino a Arcadia is written by Lidia Fraga and Jacobo Díaz, with executive production from David Martínez, William Levy, and Jeff Goldberg.
The ensemble cast includes Andrea Duro (Con quién viajas), Raúl Peña (Machos Alfa), Alejandro Nones (Pacto de Sangre), Sergio San (La mujer dormida), Pino Montesdeoca (Bajo un Volcán), Nacho Guerreros (La que se avecina), Gerardo Taracena (The Sixth Sun – Veracruz), David Fleta (Zorro), Hernán Mendoza (Marea de pasiones), Nico Galán (Westworld), Ana Jara (4 estrellas), Jorge Motos (Mentiras pasajeras), Solkin Ruz (Mi secreto), and Silvia Nadal (Memento Mori).
ViX's new original series Camino a Arcadia will premiere all episodes on August 8, exclusively for premium subscribers.
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